Nutritional and Health Impact of trans-Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in European Populations, the TRANSLinE Study.

The influence of a diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acids on the activity of the delta-6-desaturase enzyme in man.

The bioavailability of Lipid Oxidation Products in Man.

The acceptability of the Mediterranean diet to Scottish patients surviving a myocardial infarction: The Monklands Pilot Study.

Department of Child Life and Health, The University of Edinburgh (1991 – 1993)

An investigation of the relationship between energy expenditure, diet, growth and the blood lipid profile in childhood. The protocol for this work was designed to follow-on from my PhD thesis. It was funded by the Scottish Executive and obtained a ‘Highly Satisfactory’ rating on completion.

Department Child Life and Health, The University of Edinburgh (PhD 1987 – 1991)

Nutrient intake and growth in pre-school children. This research obtained joint funding from The British Heart Foundation, Dairy Council and the Carnegie Trust.

Publications

Petersen D,Shaw V & Payne A (2014) Current practices in paediatric surgicalcentres across the United Kingdom regarding the monitoring and supplementationof sodium in surgical infants and children. Oral presentation at ESPGHAN, June2014.